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Which one of the following statements in not correct ?
Explanation
Statement 2 is incorrect because the removal of the Vice-President requires more than just a simple majority in the Rajya Sabha. According to Article 67(b), the Vice-President can be removed by a resolution of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) passed by a majority of all the then members (effective majority) and agreed to by the House of the People (Lok Sabha) [c1][c2]. The Lok Sabha's agreement is mandatory, making the claim that it is passed in the 'Rajya Sabha only' false [c3]. Regarding other options: the term of office is five years [c1][c2]; the Vice-President continues in office until a successor enters upon the office (Article 67, Proviso c); and under Article 71, the Supreme Court has exclusive jurisdiction to inquire into and decide all doubts and disputes arising out of the election of a Vice-President.
Sources
- [1] Indian Constitution at Work, Political Science Class XI (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 4: EXECUTIVE > The Vice President of India > p. 88
- [2] Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 11: The Union Executive > THE UNION EXECUTIVE > p. 208
- [3] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Equal Status with Lok Sabha > p. 259